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Yes, the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is a great show. Friends and families get together to enjoy a good time and to look at spectacular quilts, but, sometimes it's all about the shoes.
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Have you be playing in the new TQS Forum? Have you run across something that you've found to be a wondeful help, or an annoying nuisance. Did you know that you can send your praise or comments right in the Forum?
When you enter the Forum, scroll down to the bottom to the section The TQS website. Click on Forum Questions & Suggestions. In this area you'll see topics ranging from; "How can I put my signature in my Forum posts?" to "How do I see only new posts?" You'll also see answers to these questions by clicking on the appropriate topic.
If you don't see a topic that suits your needs, just click on the NEWTOPIC* button and start your own. Come for friends, facts, or fun in the New Forum.
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TQS members stopped by Alex' and Ricky's booth at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.
The weather was warm and so were all the wishes as they all gave the show a big "thumbs up."
Let's hope next time everyone can join in the fun!
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Here is a sampling of the shopping in Sisters, Oregon. We will feature Jean Wells' store tomorrow as we watch the quilts go up for the show.
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The 41st Annual National Quilt Association Quilt Show was held in Columbus, Ohio, June 17-19. Hot off the press are the list of winners. You'll notice a few familiar "faces" among the winning quilts. To see the top prize winners, click here. Congratulations to all of these talented quilters!
Best of Show was Awesome Blossoms by Claudia Clark Meyers and Marilyn Badger of Duluth, MN
Wings & Feathers by Mark Sherman of Coral Springs, FL, was Viewer's Choice.
Pat Holly's Paisley Peacock won Effective Integration of Color and Design. You can see more of Pat's amazing work in Episode 608 - Mastering Machine Applique.
Best of Show, Wall Hanging was Sunday Morning by Esterita Austin, Port Jefferson, NY. Esterita visited TQS in Episode 506 - Picture Perfect.
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In his continuing video series, Thread Therapy, Dr. Bob Purcell of Superior Threads has been teaching us the ins and outs of everything you've always wanted-and NEEDED- to know about thread.
In this lesson, Dr. Bob will teach you what is meant by: Staple, Egyptian and mercerized. Is Egyptian really from Egypt? Click on the picture to find out.
Now that you know about thread, you have a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate. See the details below.
To enter, send an email (if your email is not "tied", you will have to copy the link into your email) to superior50gc@thequiltshow.com and type in "Dr. Bob " in the subject line. The deadline is July 12, 2010 at midnight PST. This contest is open to ALL TQS members worldwide, so enter today.
To watch Dr. Bob's lesson "Thread Therapy," click here.
To watch Dr. Bob's lesson on "Proper Tension," click here.
To watch Dr. Bob's lesson on "Metallics," click here.
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We have a winner, it was difficult, but the members of TQS along with a little help from Alex, Ricky, John, and Justin, have decided where they want to lay their supper plates, and the winners are:
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1st Prize: Jimmie & Friends - from CMOELLERS - aka Carol Moellers form Greene, IA. The placemat was inspired by Jimmie, the Red Eared Slider turtle, that is the resident turtle at their vet clinic. Carol wins $300 and will have her pattern posted on the TQS Project page soon. |
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2nd Prize:
Ocean Waves - from bensteinz - Camarillo, CA. She thought it would be nice to see ocean waves every day. benstieinz has won $200 and will also have her pattern posted on the TQS Project page soon. |
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3rd Prize:
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner! - from karenlcd - Moorpark, CA. She went to town with her stiff fusible, embellishments and embroidery. What ant could resist? karenlcd wins $100 and the publication of her pattern on the TQS Project page soon. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who participated in the TQS Summer Placemat contest. Look for each of the winning patterns on our Projects page soon. Now, let's sit down to supper! |
Click here to view all of the entries in Show & Tell.
Click her to visit the TQS Projects page.
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Before the Quilt Show on Saturday in Sisters, Oregon, USA, they hold classes. This year it was held at the High School. Come with us for a trip down the halls during the lunch break. You'll see a lot of familiar names.
Check back tomorrow and we'll go down Main Street and tell you what a "cone licker" is.
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There has been discussion in the Forum lately about what color thread to use on a multi-colored top. Some favor "invisible" thread, others variegated, some want high contrast, and some want the thread to disappear.
Have you encountered this problem, how did you solve it? Submit a comment and share your opinions.
If you'd like to follow along in the Forum, click here.
Quilt by TQS Member, LadyRags.
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Let's meet face to face! If you are planning to be at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show on Saturday please schedule a visit to the TQS booth at 1pm for a TQS member gathering and photo. Alex and Ricky will both be there! Don't forget to wear your TQS badge! Who will join us? |
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